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Personal Training

Rice Recreation Center’s nationally certified and experienced personal trainers provide individual, buddy, or small group training sessions to people desiring a program tailored to their specific needs. Trainers take time to evaluate their clients' physical fitness and keep track of their progress.

What Can a Trainer Do for You?

• Develop programs and choose exercises that provide the optimum results and take into account the activities you enjoy.

• Act as motivator to push you beyond your limits.

• Provide encouragement, support and recognize your strengths and challenges.

• Identify barriers and suggest solutions to get you on the road of becoming a healthier, happier you!

Please note: Sessions, orientations, fitness assessments, and packages purchased will expire 1 year from the date of purchase. All personal training services are non-refundable.

Buddy Session Packages

Buddy Session Packages allow you and a friend, co-worker or roommate to get in shape together, share the expenses and have fun on your journey of getting in shape. Buddy Session packages may include any variation of student/non-student and/or non-members. Pricing for all groups is the same.

Session Type

Price

Buddy Session(1 session)

$65

Buddy Package 1(3 sessions)

$180

Buddy Package 2(5 sessions)

$290

Buddy Package 3(10 sessions)

$550

Please note: Sessions, orientations, fitness assessments, and packages purchased will expire 1 year from the date of purchase. All personal training services are non-refundable.

Small Group Session Packages

Small group sessions will allow you and your friends (3-4) to work with a trainer and reach your goals together. Groups may include any variation of student/non-student and/or non-members. Pricing for all groups is the same.

Package

Price

Single Session(1 session)

$95

Package 1(3 sessions)

$270

Package 2(5 sessions)

$400

Package 3(10 sessions)

$650

Please note: Sessions, orientations, fitness assessments, and packages purchased will expire 1 year from the date of purchase. All personal training services are non-refundable.

Fitness Assessments

Fitness testing is a wonderful way to chart your current fitness level and track your progress over a period of time. The fitness assessments include general tests of cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, blood pressure, body composition, and more. Fitness assessments are administered by the Personal Training staff within the Recreation Center, and are a full hour in length. The cost of a fitness assessment includes the test (approx. 35 minutes), explanation of the results, and future goal setting, if desired, with the Personal Trainer.

*Prior to purchasing an assessment, please complete the registration form here. You will automatically be directed to the payment page once registration is complete.

Session Type

Students

Non-Student Members

Non-Members

Fitness Assessment

$55

$65

$70

Facility Orientation Options

If you would like to start weight training and using some of the machines in the weight room, the weight room orientation is a perfect start to your basic weight training goals. A weight room team member and/or trainer will take time to guide you through set-up on 8-10 machines targeting major muscle groups, ensure proper techniques, explain muscle groups being worked and provide you with all of the information covered at the end of the session.

Weight Room Orentation Rates:

Students: $10 | Non-Student Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

*This is NOT a personal training session, but if you are interested in personal training the weight room team will be happy to provide you with more information.

Cardio Room Orientation

Are you interested in using the cardio equipment in the Rice Recreation Center but not sure how or where to start? Is this your first time working out and you would like some guidance? With the cardio room orientation a weight room team member and/or a personal trainer will spend 45-60 minutes explaining the general layout of the cardio room, guide you through set-up on the cardio equipment and discuss features characteristic to each brand of equipment. You will leave feeling empowered and with a booklet including pictures and explanations of how to use each piece of cardio equipment we have to offer.

Cardio Room Orentation Rates:

Students: $10 | Non-Student Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

*This is NOT a personal training session, but if you are interested in personal training the weight room team will be happy to provide you with more information.

Our Trainers

Romain Garcia worked in Bordeaux, France as a physical trainer, evaluator and mental coach for semi-pro golfers and tennis players. He had the chance to evaluate the Professional French Rugby team for the 2007 World Cup, as well as the French soccer team. He has been a Personal Trainer for different type of clients (overweight, sedentary people, young athletes and athletes) since 2006. He graduated in France with Master's degrees in Science of Education and Science of Sports. Romain is also a certified mental coach from the "Methode Target" and is certified as a physical trainer and evaluator for pro athletes.

His philosophy is, "Men sane in corpore sano." To keep a prolific mind, feed your brain with oxygen, good nutrients, water and exercise. Then your inspiration, creativity and focus will be at their peak! Whatever you set your mind to, you will do. To quote Paolo Coelho in the Alchemist, "When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." Get ready for the journey, it is worth it.

Born and raised in Texas, Kelly Aguilar has always centered her life around being active. Her passion for health and fitness lead her to California to explore a new career path. She obtained her Holistic Nutrition Certificate from Clayton College of Natural Health. After sustaining an injury while getting her degree, Kelly was introduced to Yoga and became a certified instructor.

Kelly participated in strongman competitions which she is Ms. Strongman Japan 2011, taught Yoga, ballet, gymnastics and ran strenuous training programs for the US military and civilian population living overseas. She became a regular fitness competitor, placing 2nd in her first local NPC competition, then 1st in her next NCP competition. She moved on to bikini and figure with both NPC and Fitness America Pageants, never placing below 5th place and gaining 3 time national qualifier.

Kelly's experience allows her to lead clients through restorative exercise programs and help those dealing with injuries, training for special events, or those with other health and fitness needs. Writing fitness programs and diets for clients around the globe, she enjoys seeing the bodies and lives of her clients change. She believes in creating a balance between body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal results. Kelly hopes to go further into Sports medicine and continue on her path of becoming an MD.

David Crain is a 10 year veteran personal trainer and deeply passionate about fitness and a healthy lifestyle. He is certified through NASM and has extended his education with NASM CES ,PES, as well as being certified as a massage therapist. He was also an amateur kickboxing competitor going 4 and 1 in his amateur record. Despite a combat sports background, David is a peaceful, fun-loving an energetic person both in and out of the fitness world and uses that energy to inspire others. Having no youth or college-related athletic history, David was a "late-bloomer" into the fitness world.

After starting a weight training and cardio program shortly after college, David found that in two years of working out he had barely gained any muscle tone and had actually GAINED body fat. It was at this point that he took a more scientific approach, got educated in the field , and went at his goal again armed with new knowledge. This time he put on 10 pounds of muscle and got his body fat down from 18% to 7%. For ten years he's made passing on that energy and lifestyle a hobby and a profession.

Ashley Lauderdale decided to expand her horizons by transitioning to the world of health and fitness after teaching high school Spanish for ten years. Everyone deserves to feel good, and making people happy makes her happy, so it seemed like a logical path to take. The way she sees it, each day presents a new opportunity to be the best version of ourselves and to improve upon whoever we were yesterday. Fitness allows us a step in the right direction on a daily basis.

With these principles in mind, she became certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). As someone who is consistently intrigued, curious, passionate, and inspired by all that the human mind and body can do, she constantly explores new forms of physical expression including yoga, belly dancing, boot camps, acro-yoga, and aerial arts. Each experience gives us something new and exciting to add to our repertoire.Ash loves working with people from all walks of life. Whether you’re a “rookie” when it comes to fitness, or a seasoned athlete, she is excited to share her experience and knowledge of exercise, nutrition, and general wellness to make you your stronger, better, faster self. Giving each individual client the attention they deserve is important to her regardless of where they fall on the fitness timeline. Believe that you can do it, and you will. And remember, getting fit isn't a chore, it's a joy, and your body will thank you for it. :)One last note: don’t eat too much candy, as it is clinically proven to be quite bad for you. However, if you find yourself in a situation that leaves you no other choice than to take a candy that is being offered to you—always take the red one. Based on my extensive research, red is always the tastiest flavored color when it comes to candy. Caveat: NEVER take candy from strangers.

Joseph Madamba considers himself both a student and teacher of movement. He has practiced or studied many different
types of sports, martial arts, dance, and movement styles. He believes that movement or any kind of
physical activity is an essential part of each person’s life.

Joseph
is a certified personal trainer for both the National Academy of Sports
Medicine and the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association. He is also a Crossfit Level 1 Certified
Trainer. Joseph believes in keeping up
with the latest research in order to keep his clients as current as
possible. He tailors programs
specifically for each client’s individual goals/needs.

Joseph believes in incorporating methods and
techniques from various disciplines in order to get the best results. As Bruce Lee said, “Absorb what is useful,
discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.” He enjoys working with people of all ages, skill, and fitness levels. He loves sharing their struggles and triumphs
on the way to their goals.

Ewa Jankowskawas born in Poland and raised in
Texas. As a child her parents always pushed her to stay active and try new
things. Most family trips revolved around being active outdoors. Hiking, biking
and kayaking were a few of the favorites. After school Ewa participated in
multiple sports programs. In kindergarten she started playing tennis and taking
karate and kickboxing classes. In 4th grade she joined the local
YMCA swim team. She swam and played tennis competitively all the way through
High School.

Ewa studied Exercise Sports Science at Texas State
University in San Marcos and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and
Fitness Management. She spent the last couple of years in Fitness Management but
is currently going back to school to pursue a career in Physical Therapy.

A NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Ewa also holds a
NASM Corrective Exercise Certification as well as a Group Fitness Spinning
Certification. She is always looking for new ways to incorporate exercise into
her daily routine and to learn more in order to find out what works best for
her clients. She is eager to help educate and motivate whoever is willing to
learn and improve their physical strength and overall wellbeing.

Olivier Monty was born and raised on the island of Mauritius where he spent most of his childhood between studying and exercising. He wavered among various sports teams – soccer, badminton, track and tennis – before finally sticking to swimming. He spent high school years on his national swimming team, competing at the international level. At the age of 19, he left for Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, where he earned a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Chemistry in 2014. He then joined Rice University for a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, which he is presently working on obtaining.

Olivier’s motto regarding physical fitness is, ‘Let your envelope be indicative of your soul, for the former is what flesh sees. Since we humans are flesh as well as soul, why not satisfy the flesh as well. In other words, let your Self shine through your appearance, for most of us mostly see the latter.

Olivier is an NASM certified trainer and his focus is to bring you the right muscles, in the right place, with the right proportions and with the proper performance. In essence, he wants to bring you functional aesthetics. His confidence in being able to train you lies in his experience taking up sports from scratch. ‘Having to start over every time puts one in the skin of the beginner and allows one to experience the challenges thereof. Striving to catch up fast enough forces one to deeply understand the discipline so as to make the most efficient changes along the way.’ He also believes his scientific understanding of human physiology and anatomy will enable him to guide you in a measurable way towards your fitness goals.

Bree Turner studied in London, England, and also holds a B.A. degree in Creative Writing from the University of North Texas. She has a certification in NASM, Functional Movement and Movnat, which she uses to motivate and inspire others to reach their goals. Her training style is to be encouraging while focusing on safety. She focuses her workout programs on repairing imbalances and enhancing mobility so that her clients will hit their goals safely while also improving their movement patterns in everyday life. She is an inspiring and motivating trainer that pushes her clients without the drill sergeant mindset. She cares about each client and looks forward to improving their quality of life.